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H431 XDS

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH431 XDS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 91,712 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2025 91,712 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing tca mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 88,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,885 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 86,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,481 miles

headlight masks fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 83,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

headlight masks fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 79,715 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 78,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 78,704 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,434 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,434 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 76,680 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 76,680 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,253 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre cracked in sidewall area

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,529 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight cracking in rear offside and front nearside tyre side walls

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 61,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,513 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 55,238 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,238 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,420 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 48,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H431 XDS is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H431 XDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H431 XDS registered?

H431 XDS is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is H431 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H431 XDS shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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